Gold medal for first place in the 150 yards swim at the V.L.A.S.A. competition on 26th February 1910, won by Lily Beaurepaire
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Gold medal
Date Used
26 Feb 1910
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Gold medal won by Lily Beaurepaire for 1st place in the 150 Yards swim at the V.L.A.S.A. competition on 26th February, 1910. Medal shaped like a life belt bound with ropes enclosing an enamel blue crown and white shield. Blue scroll along lower edge reads "CHAMPIONSHIP". Inscription around belt reads "V.L.A.S.A. / 26.2.10". Loop attachment at top. Reverse inscription reads "150 YDS . Won by / Miss L. / Beaurepaire".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 32 D: 2mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 1 1/4 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
26 Feb 1910
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.813.18
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doreen Beaurepaire
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